Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)

Definition:

Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a tumor originating from the parafollicular cells, or C cells, of the thyroid gland. Medullary thyroid cancer produces calcitonin, and elevated calcitonin level. MTC is characterized by nests of round or ovoid cells with fibrovascular stroma.

References:

[1]. Master SR, et al. Medullary Thyroid Cancer. [Updated 2022 Sep 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-.

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